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to Joshua Mauger

People are upset that Mr. K did not totally destroy the French Fleet. Another attack on the Brest Fleet is planned for the following week. News about D'Auvergne's nephew, Ned [Edward], who has decided to stay in the West Indian trade business...

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to Joshua Mauger

He has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He comments: "You see by the Publick Prints what a shabby figure we make in America. Things unfortunately continue to take just the same turn that you had from time to time foretold." He also encloses 150...

GLC03902.113

to Joshua Mauger

He forwards a letter to Joshua Mauger. Waits to hear news of the Brest Fleet.

GLC03902.114

to Joshua Mauger

Miss Bellie has caused great trouble by taking a leave of absence, even though she has three more months on her indenture to the Townsends.

GLC03902.115

to Joshua Mauger

The young girl Bellie has turned out to be worse than her brother. Expresses his concern over the fate of his nephew, Phil, who is in charge of a battery in the colonies. Discusses Miss Bellie's conduct and offers sympathy to Mrs. Tyson, who...

GLC03902.116

to Joshua Mauger

Worries that Spain may no longer be neutral. Writes of a naval engagement between French and British ships. the British lost and the paroled prisoner are making their way home through Spain. Was written in the Palace Yard.

GLC03902.117

to Joshua Mauger

The unexpected arrival of Lord Hodre in Westminster. Forwards two letters [not included.]

GLC03902.118

to Joshua Mauger

The four admirals were at court, which he notes is rather odd. Two of them asked for an audience with the King.

GLC03902.119

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses a letter he sent to Lord S.[andwich], which has not yet received an answer.

GLC03902.120

to Joshua Mauger

A man he recommended to Lord Sandwich has received a commission.

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